Priiloader not finding hack.ini

Got 249 cios and usb loader gx, but when I try to play game from disc, it keeps asking for a disc update. I downloaded borth priiloader 6 and 7 with many codes but all of the times, it keeps saying cant find the hack.ini. I have put the file on the root, app folder, and the priiloader folder. I have changed the settings to use the older hacks, but no luck. I have 4.3 wii, ios 58 and cios 249 and a mac. I read on wiibrew that macs and linux might not work or something. I have access to a PC, but i loads slow and I cant really download tons of stuff on it since its a Nike laptop for desiging and I dont want to get virius or lots of gbs on it. If I left anything out, just ask.
Thanks